Cherished Memories

By Lynne G. Schwalbe

CHERISHED MEMORIES is a poetic history of a loving family spanning six generations from the mid-1850s to the present. Love, romance, humor, joy, sadness, loss, and survival have fifi lled my years. Then, ultimately, contentment is mine. Everyday happenings and surprises are the inspiration for the poetry within these pages. My book is an optimistic view of the tapestry of life. I hope my poetry brings you joy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
• Release date: Sep 30, 2013
• ISBN: 9781489700223

Lynne G. Schwalbe

LYNNE G. SCHWALBE was born in 1936. She grew up in Los Angeles, graduating from Fairfax High in 1953. She attended Los Angeles City College until her marriage in 1954. Retired, she lives in Burbank, California. Her first book of poetry, A Smile Gives You Shivers, Still, was published in 2005.

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Cherished

Memories

Lynne G. Schwalbe

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Copyright © 2013 Lynne G. Schwalbe.

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ISBN: 978-1-4897-0021-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4897-0023-0 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4897-0022-3 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2013948427

LifeRich Publishing rev. date: 9/26/2013

Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Six Generations

Surprise!

To My Mollie

Parody, Thank Goodness!

Naughty

Sisters by Choice

Out of the Mouth of Babes

Jealous Sister

Summer Snippets

Litany

My Treasures

My Parents’ Creed

Our Wedding

Second Flight

Driving Lessons

The Dilemma

Changes

Falling

1974

An Instant in My Life

1988

The Sorcerer

My 70th Birthday

Coincidence

Taken to the Cleaners!

Gratitude

You and Me

Joy

Tragedy

I’m Thinking of You

My Love

A Sad Goodbye

The Way to Go!

Caught!

Attitude

Mystery

Assorted Gems

Advice

The Beach

Dual Dates

Frazzling

Time

Our Mailman

Haiku and Senryu

Ursula

The Rhythm of Life

Love and Loyalty

Kitten Tails

Fractured English

December Dilemma

Balloonist’s Prayer

Multi-Interest Day

I Am Thankful For–

Be Careful What You Wish For

Dreams

Love

Tolerance

Best Intentions

More Assorted Gems

My Old Address Book

Calendar of Life

Live Life!

Biography

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Cape Cod Honeymoon June 18th 1954

Dedication

To My Beloved Family

The Source of my Cherished Memories

Lynne Schwalbe

2013

Acknowledgements

Reference for Poem Six Generations was The Hidden Truth of Your Name: A Complete Guide to First Names and What They Say About the Real You

The Nomanology Project

Ballantine Books New York

A Division of Random House

Copyright 1999 and 2009

The poem To My Mollie by Jack Greenhill

In the book Mollie

The Naylor Company

San Antonio, Texas

Published 1960

The Poem My Parents’ Creed

Published in Magna Poets Magazine

July 2009

The Poem Balloonist’s Prayer

Anonymous Author

A Smile Gives You Shivers, Still

Lynne G. Schwalbe

Publish America

Baltimore, MO

2005

The Manuscript prepared for publisher by Jacob Baar

Six Generations

Maternal Great Grandparents

Ben

I don’t know much about Grandpa Ben, Dad’s Dad died before I was born.

Struck by a newfangled automobile from his family he was torn.

Dad’s Grandfather Abraham Himmler, Great Grandfather and Uncle were Rabbis, first west of the Mississippi.

They wanted him to follow in their footsteps, but he did not agree.

At times withdrawn, he is a very understanding soul.

Full of energy and ambition he excels at every goal.

According to my Nomenology book these are the traits of Ben.

I can’t help but wonder how many applied to this special man among men.

Eva

During our trip to New York we saw Dad’s Mom Eva when I was nine.

Tall and slender, coifed white hair. I thought she was elegant, divine.

She stood by the turquoise wrought iron railing, a smile on her face.

Dad ran up the stairs two at a time and held her in a long, loving embrace.

I wish I could have known her better, but we lived in far off L.A.

Soon after our visit to New York she suddenly passed away.

I was just nine, still I missed her more than my words could express.

Don’t postpone time with loved ones. Our days are not limitless.

Maternal Great Grandparents

Libby and Louis

I inherited my love of baking from my Grandma Libby.

Cousins around the table, I made my first strudel when I was three.

Grandpa sold candy and comic books to local establishments,

Then was a New Jersey mailman until his retirement.

Mom and I spent every other summer with Grandpa Louis and Grandma Libby.

By twelve, six times by car or train, I had traveled cross country.

Astride Grandpa’s ankle, and holding his hands oh, so tightly

He bounced me up and down singing, Pony boy, Pony boy, I shrieked with glee.

My cousins and I waited for the horse’s clop, clop on the cobblestone.

We each had a penny to buy any flavor ice cream cone.

On Sundays I was trusted with two pennies in my hand

By myself to buy the humungous paper from the corner newsstand.

Mom scrimped and saved, sent two tickets for her parents to stay with us three.

A large party was planned to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

All went well until they discovered they were married just forty-nine years!

Grandma feared tempting the Evil Eye. A year later, relieved, she cried happy tears!

Our dear Lori Elizabeth was named for Louis and Libby

And became a mensch just like they used to be.

By the way, George was named for his paternal Great-Granddad.

I hope he likes his name. His Oma was very glad.

Paternal Great Grandparents

Margarete

A book to celebrate our marriage written by Max’s Mom lovingly

Introduced his grandparents, long gone, and welcomed me into the family.

Margarete helped without being asked, some thought it interfering.

Max said she was very strict, but her generosity was quite endearing.

Magarete loved to laugh, and her family meant the world to her.

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